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  • Ferrari Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Ferrari Wheel Fitment Guide

    Ferrari Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model P.C.D. ET C.B. Ferrari 308 5 x 108 N / I N / I Ferrari 324 5 x 108 N / I 67 Ferrari 348 (Before 1995) 5 x 108 N / I 43 ...

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  • Fiat Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

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    Fiat Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

    Fiat Wheel PCD & Offsets Size Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore 500 07 on 4×98 25 to 35 58.1 Barchetta 95 on 4×98 35 to 38 58.1 Bravo & Brava 96 to 01 4×98 35 to 38 58.1 Bravo 07 ...

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  • Ford Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

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    Ford Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

    Ford Wheel PCD & Offsets Car Size Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore Cougar 98 – 02 4×108 35 to 45 63.4 Escort 81 – 90 4×108 35 to 45 63.4 Escort Cosworth 92 – 96 4×108 15 to 20 ...

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  • Hand Parking brake

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    Hand Parking brake

    Hand Parking brake Explained In cars, the parking brake, also called hand brake, emergency brake, or e-brake, is a latching brake usually used to keep the vehicle stationary. It ...

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  • Handbrake turn

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    Handbrake turn

    Car Handbrake turn explained The handbrake turn is a driving technique used to deliberately slide a car sideways, either for the purpose of negotiating a very tight bend quickly, ...

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  • Honda Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

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    Honda Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

    Honda Wheel PCD & Offsets Size Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore Accord 90 to 00 4×114.3 38 to 45 64.1 Accord 01 on 5×114.3 45 to 50 64.1 Aerodeck 97 to 01 4×114.3 35 to 42 64.1 ...

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  • Hydraulic brakes

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    Hydraulic brakes

    Hydraulic brakes The hydraulic brake is an arrangement of braking mechanism which uses brake fluid, typically containing ethylene glycol, to transfer pressure from the ...

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  • Hyundai Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

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    Hyundai Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

    Hyundai Wheel PCD & Offsets Size Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore Accent 94 to 00 4×114.3 35 to 45 67.1 Accent 01 on 4×100 35 to 45 54.1 Atoz & Amica 98 on 4×114.3 35 to 45 67.1 ...

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  • Inboard brake Systems

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    Inboard brake Systems

    Inboard brake System An inboard braking system is an automobile technology wherein the disc brakes are mounted on the chassis of the vehicle, rather than directly on the wheel ...

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  • Isuzu Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

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    Isuzu Wheel PCD & Offsets  Guide

    Isuzu Wheel PCD & Offsets Size Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore Impulse 83 – 92 4×100 35 to 45 56.6 Oasis 95 on 5×114.3 38 to 45 64.1 Stylus 93 on 4×100 35 to 45 56.6 Trooper 84 ...

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  • J-turn reverse 180

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    J-turn reverse 180

    J-turn reversing vehicle 180° explained A J-turn is a driving maneuver used to spin a reversing vehicle 180°, to drive forward in the same direction. The J-turn is also called ...

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  • Jaguar Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

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    Jaguar Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

    Jaguar Wheel PCD & Offsets Size Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore S Type 99 on 5×108 40 to 50 63.4 X Type 01 on 5×108 40 to 50 63.4 XJ Series 91 to 03 5×120 35 to 45 73.9 XJ ...

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  • Jeep Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

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    Jeep Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

    Jeep Wheel PCD & Offsets Size Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore Cherokee 85 to 01 5×114.3 25 to 35 71.4 Cherokee 02 on 5×114.3 25 to 35 71.6 Commander 05 on 5×127.0 35 to 45 71.4 ...

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  • Kia Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

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    Kia Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

    Kia Wheel PCD & Offsets Size Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore Carens 00 to 05 4×114.3 35 to 38 67.1 Carens 06 on 5×114.3 35 to 38 67.1 Carnival 99 on 5×114.3 35 to 38 67.1 Cerato ...

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  • Lada Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Lada Wheel Fitment Guide

    Lada Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model P.C.D. ET C.B. VAZ 2101-2107 4 x 98 35...38 58.5 Lada Alegro 4 x 108 52 Lada Niva 5 x 139.7 98 Lada Riva 4 x 98 35...38 58.5 ...

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  • Lamborghini Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Lamborghini Wheel Fitment Guide

    Lamborghini Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model P.C.D. C.B. Lamborghini Countach 5 x 120 70 Lamborghini Diablo 5 x 120 70 Lamborghini Miura 5 x 120 70 See other Makes ...

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  • Lancia Wheel Fitment PCD & Offsets

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    Lancia Wheel Fitment PCD & Offsets

    Lancia Lancia Wheel Fitment PCD & Offsets Size Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore Dedra/Delta 93 90 on 4×98 35 to 38 58.1 Delta Integrale 94 on 4×98 30 to 40 58.1 Delta Integrale ...

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  • Land Rover Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Land Rover Wheel Fitment Guide

    Land Rover Wheel Fitment PCD & Offsets Size Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore Defender 90/110 92 on 5×165 30 to 40 Discovery I 90 to 98 5×165 30 to 40 Discovery II 98 to 03 5×120 ...

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  • Lateral force variation

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    Lateral force variation

    Lateral force variation explained Tires provide for steering, traction, braking, and load support by transmitting forces between the vehicle and the road. Lateral force variation ...

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  • Left-foot braking explained

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    Left-foot braking explained

    Car Left-foot braking explained Left-foot braking is the technique of using the left foot to operate the brake pedal in an automobile, leaving the right foot dedicated to the ...

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  • Lexus Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Lexus Wheel Fitment Guide

    Lexus Wheel Fitment PCD & Offsets Size Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore ES 300 92 to 97 5×114.3 38 to 45 60.1 GS 300 93 on 5×114.3 35 to 45 60.1 GS 400 93 on 5×114.3 38 to 45 ...

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  • Line lock

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    Line lock

    Line lock explained A line lock is a device that allows the front brakes to lock independently of the rear brakes via a switch.The device is an electric solenoid that controls a ...

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  • Lotus Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Lotus Wheel Fitment Guide

    Lotus Wheel Fitment PCD & Offsets Size Guide Model P.C.D. Lotus Eclat 4 x 114.3 Lotus Excel 4 x 114.3 Lotus Elite 4 x 114.3 Lotus Esprit (Pre 1981) 4 x 100 Lotus Esprit (From ...

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  • Maserati Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Maserati Wheel Fitment Guide

    Maserati Wheel Fitment Guide PCD & Offsets Sizes Model Year PCD Cambiocorsa Coupe/Spyder 2002 to 2007 5×108 GrandSport & Spyder 2005 to 2006 5×108 Quattroporte 2005 on 5×114.3 ...

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  • Master cylinder

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    Master cylinder

    Master cylinder In automotive engineering, the master cylinder is a control device that converts non-hydraulic pressure (commonly from a driver's foot) into hydraulic pressure. ...

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  • Mazda Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Mazda Wheel Fitment Guide

    Mazda Wheel Fitment Guide Sizes PCD & Offsets Model Year PCD Offset Bore 121 96 to 00 4×108 35 to 38 63.4 2 03 on 4×108 35 to 45 63.4 2 07 on 4×100 35 to 45 54.1 3 03 on 5×114.3 ...

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  • Mercedes Benz Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Mercedes Benz Wheel Fitment Guide

    Mercedes Benz Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model Year PCD Offset Bore 190 W201 85 to 93 5×112 35 to 38 66.6 A Class 98 on 5×112 42 to 50 66.6 C Class W202 93 to 00 ...

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  • MG Wheel Fitment Guide

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    MG Wheel Fitment Guide

    MG Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets For 1960s-70s MGs MGB's Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD) = 4-stud (114.3mm) offset = 22mm approx Model Year PCD Offset Bore MGF 96 on ...

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  • Mitsubishi Wheel Fitment Sizes

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    Mitsubishi Wheel Fitment Sizes

    Mitsubishi Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model Year PCD Offset Bore 3000 90 to 96 5×114.3 35 to 45 67.1 Carisma 99 on 4×114.3 38 to 45 67.1 Carisma 1.6 95 to 99 4×100 ...

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  • Nissan Wheel Fitment Sizes

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    Nissan Wheel Fitment Sizes

    Nissan Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model Year PCD Offset Bore 100 NX 91 to 00 4×100 35 to 45 59.1 200 SX 88 to 94 4×114.3 35 to 42 66.1 200 SX 94 on 5×114.3 35 to 45 ...

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  • One man bleeding kit types and use

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    One man bleeding kit types and use

    How to use a one man' brake bleeding kit Here we explain how to use a one man' brake bleeding kit and the different types available and cheaply maintain your car yourself . Types ...

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  • Opel Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Opel Wheel Fitment Guide

    Opel Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model P.C.D. ET C.B. Opel Ascona 4 x 100 35...42 56.5 Opel Astra 4 x 100 35...42 56.5 Opel Bedford CF 230/250 5 x 152.4 110 Opel ...

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  • Peugeot Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Peugeot Wheel Fitment Guide

    Peugeot Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model Year PCD Offset Bore 1007 05 on 4×108 20 to 25 65.1 106 3-Stud 91 on 3×98 5 to 10 55.1 106 4 Stud 91 on 4×108 15 to 20 65.1 ...

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  • Porsche Wheel and Tyre Sizes Guide

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    Porsche Wheel and Tyre Sizes Guide

    Porsche Wheel and Tyre Sizes Guide car type front/front&rear rear only size offset tyre size offset tyre 968 17x7.5 50 225/45R17 17x9 47 245/40R17 18x8.5 40 225/40R18 18x10.5 60 ...

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  • Porsche Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Porsche Wheel Fitment Guide

    Porsche Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model P.C.D. ET Bore Porsche 911 5 x 130 25 71.5 Porsche 911 Carrera 2/4 5 x 130 45 71.5 Porsche 924 4 x 108 15 57 Porsche 924S, ...

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  • Proton Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Proton Wheel Fitment Guide

    Proton Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model Year PCD Offset Bore Compact/Satria 94 on 4×100 35 to 45 56.1 Coupe 98 on 4×100 35 to 45 56.1 GTI 99 on 4×100 35 to 45 56.1 ...

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  • Radial tyres

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    Radial tyres

    Radial tyre (tire) Explained A radial tire (more properly, a radial-ply tire) is a particular design of vehicular tire (in British English, tyre). In this design, the cord plies ...

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  • Renault Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Renault Wheel Fitment Guide

    Renault Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model Year PCD Offset Bore Avantime 02 to 03 5×108 35 to 45 60.1 Clio MK1 1.2 to 1.8 90 to 98 4×100 35 to 38 60.1 Clio MK1 ...

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  • Road surfaces

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    Road surfaces

    Car Road surfaces explained Road surface is the durable surface material laid down on an area intended to sustain vehicular or foot traffic, such as a road or walkway. In the ...

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  • Rostyle wheels

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    Rostyle wheels

    Rostyle wheels History Rostyle wheels are a notable design of automobile wheels of American origin but made under licence by the British firm of Rubery Owen. The Rostyle wheel ...

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  • Rover Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Rover Wheel Fitment Guide

    Rover Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model P.C.D. ET Bore Rover MGF 4 x 95.25 35...30 56.6 Rover 2600 5 x 127 58 Rover 3500 5 x 127 58 Rover 100 4 x 95.25 35...42 56.6 ...

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  • Run-flat tyres

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    Run-flat tyres

    Run-flat tyres A run-flat tire is a pneumatic vehicle tire that is designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to enable the vehicle to continue to be driven ...

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  • Saab Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Saab Wheel Fitment Guide

    Saab Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model Year PCD Offset Bore 900 87 to 93 4×108 35 to 45 65.1 900 92 to 02 5×110 35 to 45 65.1 9000 87 to 98 4×108 35 to 45 65.1 9-3 93 ...

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  • Schrader valve

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    Schrader valve

    Car Tyre Schrader valve Explained The Schrader valve (also called American valve)is a brand of pneumatic tyre valve used on virtually every motor vehicle in the world today. The ...

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  • Scrub radius

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    Scrub radius

    Car Scrub radius explained The scrub radius is the distance in front view between the king pin axis and the center of the contact patch of the wheel, where both would ...

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